Welcome to Hyperion Records, an independent British classical label devoted to presenting high-quality recordings of music of all styles and from all periods from the twelfth century to the twenty-first.

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Blicke mir nicht in die Lieder!

Introduction

The text of Blicke mir will have struck a chord with Mahler, who according to Alma couldn’t bear to be eavesdropped on while working. Rückert begs the reader not to look at his poems before they are finished. He argues that bees don’t allow anyone to observe their cell-building, and Mahler’s perpetuum mobile is a veritable hive of sotto voce activity.

Recordings

'This disc shows Stephan Genz entering his fourth decade with all the light suppleness and ardour of his youthful recordings, but now with darker colo ...'A rich sonorous eloquence from Genz, while Vignoles musters a full range of orchestral colours. Piano accompaniment lends these works a more personal ...» More

Linn Records is delighted to present the wonderful Scottish mezzo-soprano Karen Cargill in her debut solo recital. Cargill’s performances of Mahler’s Symphony No 3 and 'Das Lied von der Erde' at the BBC Proms have won her widespread acclaim; here ...» More